CT HB05280

Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecution of perjury (violating section 53a-156) when the false statement relates to a capital felony, class A felony, or violations of sections 53a-54d or 53a-169.

Maintains a five-year statute of limitations for offenses with potential imprisonment exceeding one year, excluding those covered by the no-limitation provision.

Maintains a one-year statute of limitations for all other offenses not covered by the extended or unlimited provisions.

Applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date, and to prior offenses where the previous statute of limitations had not yet expired.

Preserves existing provisions allowing prosecution to continue during any period a defendant resides in Connecticut after fleeing the state.